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Tachibana Anansi

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Join date: 29 Jul 2004

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07-29-2004 11:34

I REALLY want to be able to change my cache directory, my C:\ drive barely has any space on it, so I'd like my cache to be directed towards my F:\drive

Goshua Lament

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07-31-2004 09:13

This would be really nice. While your at it, change all of the directories to be user defined.

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Catherine Omega

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07-31-2004 17:25

I can't BELIEVE this isn't at least an option in a config file somewhere.

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Goshua Lament

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07-31-2004 17:56

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Originally posted by Catherine Omega
I can't BELIEVE this isn't at least an option in a config file somewhere.

Good idea. I'll read through those right now.

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Strife Onizuka

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08-01-2004 02:18

well you can if your current file system supports reparse points. NTFS 5 supports it (i'm told so does many Linux & Unix file systems as that is where MS got the idea). Sometimes reparse points are called junctions or junction points.

A reparse point is an invisible shortcut from one folder to another; it's invisible in the sence that to any application that see the shortcut thinks it's a normal folder (unless it specificly asked the FS if it is a reparse point).

So how do you use this?
You will need a program that can make reparse points.

First delete the old cache folder.
Then make a folder where you want the cache to be.
then make a reparse point thats target is the new cache folder and have the shortcut end at the location of the old cache folder. don't forget to name it cache. After you have created the repares point you can't move or rename the target folder. If you want to rename it remove the reparse point and create a new one.

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Tachibana Anansi Junior Member Join date: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1	07-29-2004 11:34 I REALLY want to be able to change my cache directory, my C:\ drive barely has any space on it, so I'd like my cache to be directed towards my F:\drive
Goshua Lament Registered User Join date: 25 Dec 2003 Posts: 703	07-31-2004 09:13 This would be really nice. While your at it, change all of the directories to be user defined. _____________________ Flickr Second Life Photo Gallery I no longer regularly login to SecondLife, but please contact me if an issue arises that needs my attention.
Catherine Omega Geometry Ninja Join date: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 2,053	07-31-2004 17:25 I can't BELIEVE this isn't at least an option in a config file somewhere. _____________________ Need scripting help? Visit the LSL Wiki! Omega Point - Catherine Omega's Blog
Goshua Lament Registered User Join date: 25 Dec 2003 Posts: 703	07-31-2004 17:56 From: someone Originally posted by Catherine Omega I can't BELIEVE this isn't at least an option in a config file somewhere. Good idea. I'll read through those right now. _____________________ Flickr Second Life Photo Gallery I no longer regularly login to SecondLife, but please contact me if an issue arises that needs my attention.
Strife Onizuka Moonchild Join date: 3 Mar 2004 Posts: 5,887	08-01-2004 02:18 well you can if your current file system supports reparse points. NTFS 5 supports it (i'm told so does many Linux & Unix file systems as that is where MS got the idea). Sometimes reparse points are called junctions or junction points. A reparse point is an invisible shortcut from one folder to another; it's invisible in the sence that to any application that see the shortcut thinks it's a normal folder (unless it specificly asked the FS if it is a reparse point). So how do you use this? You will need a program that can make reparse points. First delete the old cache folder. Then make a folder where you want the cache to be. then make a reparse point thats target is the new cache folder and have the shortcut end at the location of the old cache folder. don't forget to name it cache. After you have created the repares point you can't move or rename the target folder. If you want to rename it remove the reparse point and create a new one. _____________________ Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river. - Cyril Connolly Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence. - James Nachtwey

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